Did you know that in the US and Canada, National Coffee Day is on October 1 in 2022? It's OK if you didn't know, because as any coffee lover will tell you: Erryday is a good day to celebrate coffee. And if you want to take your love of coffee to the next level, why not put some coffee in your desserts? Coffee and dessert are awesome together, so you know coffee in your dessert is going to be next-level awesome.
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And no, you don't have to wait for a special occasion to try out these tasty caffeinated desserts, because erryday is a special day. Life is meant to be celebrated and enjoyed every single day, not just on holidays or so-called "special" occasions. So take our advice and treat any coffee-loving person in your life to one of these desserts. Oh, in case you were wondering, you are still allowed to have a cup of coffee with these even though they already have coffee in them.
This tiramisu is phenomenal.
If you are a coffee lover and have never tried tiramisu, you have really been missing out. It's made with Italian coffee, ladyfingers, and a thick mascarpone custard. It tastes and feels like clouds of coffee heaven.
Elevate your chocolate chip cookie game.
The description on this espresso chocolate chunk cookies recipe says it all:
"Take your cookie game to the next level with these Espresso Chocolate Chunk Cookies! It has all that there’s to love about chocolate chips, plus an extra kick of java flavor to drive your taste buds wild. Not to mention—the caffeine boost can definitely help to get you through the day."
Try an eggless coffee pudding.
If you are limiting your egg intake for whatever reason, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a tantalizing coffee-flavored pudding. This particular recipe uses no eggs but still creates a thick pudding dessert.
Coffee con leche flan that can be steamed or baked.
Do you really need to be convinced that the creaminess of flan pairs perfectly with coffee? Yeah, we didn't think so. They are a match made in heaven, or more precisely, they are a match that can be baked or steamed into a heavenly dessert.
Or how about a coffee pudding you can make in just 10 minutes?
Let's be honest — a lot of the time we barely have time to make a meal, let alone a dessert. Fortunately, not all desserts require tons of prep time or cooking time. This coffee pudding takes only 10 minutes to make, and it's so cute and jiggly.
Try a layered no-bake cake-style coffee dessert.
You take a store-bought cake and cut it up into pieces and layer it in a pan with a yummy mixture of coffee, whipped cream, and condensed milk. You don't even have to tell anyone you didn't bake the cake part yourself.
A tasty espresso graham cracker cake you make in the fridge.
Make an icebox/refrigerator cake—yes, that means no baking required! It's made with layers of graham crackers and espresso mousse. It's a sweet and delicious way to get a caffeine and dessert fix at the same time.
It takes only three ingredients to make this coffee mousse!
Don't you just love recipes that are made with five ingredients or less? We do, and this coffee mousse is a winner in our book because it takes only three ingredients to make. And yes, coffee is one of the ingredients.
Dairy-free coffee mousse is a great option for those that are lactose intolerant.
All you need is ice-cold water, instant coffee and sugar to make this dairy-free coffee mousse. Use a hand mixer to get that creamy and firm consistency. You may top it with some cocoa powder, or some powdered cinnamon, or ground nutmeg.
How about a tiramisu-inspired whipped coffee cream cake?
If you're asking us, the answer is an emphatic "YES, PLEASE!" This dessert is made with crushed graham crackers as opposed to the ladyfingers in a traditional tiramisu. It's also great because it requires no baking.
Make Martha Stewart's version of Napoleon cake.
Napoleon cake, also called mille-feuille, is made of very thin layers of puff pastry, silky espresso pastry cream, and a coffee glaze. Also, because it's Martha, she shows you how to make it look all pretty and stuff.
Make cookies that look like coffee beans!
OK, these coffee bean-shaped cookies are almost too cute to eat. ALMOST. Of course you are going to eat them, but maybe let them sit and look pretty for a minute before you gobble them up.
Treat yourself to a no-bake, eggless mocha mousse.
It's made with instant coffee powder, dark chocolate, and whipping cream, and you can add sugar if you like. The results are decadently delicious and will keep you coming back for more. Make sure to make enough to share.
A coffee banana cake that is easy to make.
If you've got some overripe bananas just begging to be turned into banana bread, consider adding some coffee to the mix. Coffee banana cake is incredibly yummy and something you can enjoy regularly.
Leche frita de café that is to die for!
A fried coffee custard covered in cinnamon and sugar—it's crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Seriously, what is there not to love about it? It is a delight of textures and flavors that will put a smile on your face.
A coffee pudding made with biscuits.
And by biscuits, we mean those cookies that so many of us enjoy with our coffee. You can use Marie biscuits like this recipe does or Gamesa Marias cookies. Either way, the results are so GOOD!
